The Town FilesItaly, New York
Town in Yates County · population 1,099 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,100
- Household income
- $58,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 52.8
Italy is a town of 1,099 people in Yates County, New York. The median home is worth $153,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 96% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 93% of New York towns, better for families than 88% of New York towns.
How Italy ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Italy is worth $153,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $58,750, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,038 a month. 85.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Italy | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,038 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $58,750 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 22.9% | — |
Who lives in Italy
| People | Italy | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 38.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Italy
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 30.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Italy since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 22, 1996 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 1996.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 5, 2025.
Severe weather in Yates County since 1996
Yates County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Yates County
Yates County had 7,028 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,380 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Italy itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Towns near Italy
- Naples, NY4.6 mi · 931 people · home $156,400
- Prattsburgh, NY5.8 mi · 1,983 people · home $116,800
- Naples, NY6.1 mi · 2,403 people · home $171,500
- Prattsburgh, NY6.6 mi · 589 people · home $105,400
- Middlesex, NY6.9 mi · 1,377 people · home $208,100
- South Bristol, NY7.1 mi · 1,641 people · home $309,600
- Jerusalem, NY7.9 mi · 4,405 people · home $320,900
- Pulteney, NY8.5 mi · 1,258 people · home $222,600
Italy questions
Is Italy, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Italy scores better for retirees than 76% of New York towns and quieter than 96%. 27.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Italy?
The median owner-occupied home in Italy is valued at $153,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,750, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,038 a month.
What is the weather like in Italy?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.2 inches of precipitation a year and 49.9 inches of snow.
Does Italy get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Italy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 22, 1996. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)